An Early American Reader [antikvár]

he American Reader Series is a three-volume set of anthologies designed to acquaint foreign students and scholars with the main outlines of American literature and culture. The books contain primary readings from the areas of literature, politics, the arts, thought, and popular culture of their respective periods. Volume 1, An Early American Reader, was edited by J. A. Leo Lemay, H. F. du Pont Winteithur Professor of English, University of Delaware. M. Thomas Inge, Blackwell Professor for the Humanities, Randolph-Macon College, edited volume 2, A Nineteenth-Century American Reader. Volume 3, A Twentieth-Century American Reader, is under development by USIA staff. The readings in each volume have been selected to provide an overview of the evolution of American culture, emphasizing how a complex and diverse nation emerged from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, interest groups, and lifestyles. The books are thematically organized and include introductions to place each excerpt in historical context. Period illustrations complement the texts in order to enhance the student's understanding of the United States. The series brings together readings and documents that it would be impossible to obtain individually for a course, and the thematic organization should assist instructors in developing curricula. We are confident that the books will be an important addition to the bibliography of volumes available for the study of the United States throughout the world. Perry Frank Project Director